Atty. John C. Austin

Atty. John C. Austin

John C. Austin is a leading Clearwater, FL car accident and personal injury lawyer and co-founder of Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers.

Clearwater Clearwater 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About John C. Austin at a glance

John C. Austin is a Co-Founder based in Clearwater, Florida, practicing at Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, motorcycle, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Florida (2008). Educated at Levin College of Law (J.D., 2008) and University of Florida B.S. (—). Serands clients in Clearwater, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John C. Austin is a leading Clearwater, FL car accident and personal injury lawyer and co-founder of Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers
  • John has over a decade of legal experience and is a fierce advocate for injury victims and families in Clearwater, FL
  • Attorney Austin also has extensive experience in the insurance industry
  • He has handled thousands of personal injury lawsuits and wrongful death claims in his legal career
  • He has spent time as an insurance defense attorney and an in-house attorney for State Farm’s Corporate Law Department
  • He has also obtained his Charter Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation, which is considered the most distinguished designation in the insurance industry and is held by less than 4% of its members
  • John’s experience as an in-house counsel and insurance defense attorney gives his clients a leg up in their insurance claims after an accident
  • He knows how insurance companies will handle your claim and understands the strategies they’ll use to deny or devalue your claim
  • He’ll use his intimate knowledge of the claims process to make sure the insurance company plays fair — attempting to maximize your compensation along the way
  • John handles all types of negligence claims, including motor vehicle accidents, bicycle accidents, slip and falls, dog bite and premises liability claims, property damage, and more
  • John is a member of the Florida Bar and licensed to practice in all state courts in Florida
  • He is also a member of the St. Petersburg Bar Association
  • John was raised in St. Petersburg, Florida, attending and graduating from St. Petersburg High School
  • He obtained his Bachelor of Science from the University of Florida’s Fisher School of Accounting in 2004
  • John also earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law in 2008, making him a “double Gator.”

Practice Areas Explained

John C. Austin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John C. Austin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Truck Accidents

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Wrongful Death

John C. Austin is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Florida →

Motorcycle Accidents

John C. Austin is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Florida →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

John C. Austin is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Clearwater are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John C. Austin

Where is John C. Austin's law office located?
John C. Austin's law practice is located in Clearwater, Florida. The firm is Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John C. Austin handle?
John C. Austin focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, motorcycle, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has John C. Austin practiced law?
John C. Austin has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did John C. Austin go to law school?
John C. Austin earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (—).
How can I contact John C. Austin for a consultation?
You can contact John C. Austin directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Levin College of Law
- 2008
University of Florida B.S.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2008

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